How to Travel the GREEK ISLANDS | The Journey to Santorini

In this video I take a ferry to the Greek island of Santorini and show how to travel in Greece, including prices.
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"Opa Opa 3" by Bjorn Skogsberg
&
"Mediterranian Mix 7" by Stefan Netsman
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!
How to Travel the GREEK ISLANDS | The Journey to Santorini

[@r.otaviano]

Another thing I really like about your videos is your choice of music. Most vloggers today use that same type of electronic music that Casey Neistat likes to use. But you instead use more tradicional music from the places you visit. It makes a huge diference. It fells more authentic. Anyways, don't change ... lol.

[@FreedomStrider]

Can't believe you still are ongoing with these whole backpacker style travel after all these years, you seem to absolutely love it and we all do too! :) - Sam

[@FreedomStrider]

Now then we can't be having that if we are to have a conversation - and I see no need to 'shut up' as my partner's comment show nothing but admiration Gabriel's determination and achievement. If you took it otherwise and were yourself offended then be assured - no insult was meant. Frankly, your ripe years are impressive too and uncommon to the lifestyle, which we, personally, encourage as one of our deepest fears if to become stagnant, bystanders in life; the fact you haven't gotten stuck is a breath of fresh air. Keep going! :D - Polly

[@GoodTravelChannel]

Best channel on KZbin

[@GoodTravelChannel]

Watch my channel please and subscribe

[@Cassiearan]

You are so awesome to watch! I love how you focus on budget traveling instead of fancy places. You have been inspiring me for over a year now to go on a year (or longer) backpacking trip around the world! I have lived in Australia and a few other places, but never for more then just a few months. I started a business a year and a half ago to fund my trip. I graduated college and was broke living in my car with my boyfriend. We found a local bagel shop who let us use his kitchen in their off hours at night to get our start. So we started a late night cookie delivery service, living in the parking lot of the bagel shop. It was a huge success and now we have a storefront location (hopefully a second one soon!) And are almost financially stable enough to fund years of travel. We are so excited and it's your channel that keeps me pushing each day to work and make this happen, knowing this type of travel is the end goal! I hope to one day convert my KZbin channel to being a full instead of part time travel channel like yours

[@DeanaandPhil]

Sounds like you are on the right way to make your dreams come true! I have similar goals and problems together with my boyfriend and we are trying to make it happen, too! :-) Best of look to you!

[@Cassiearan]

Thank you Dephi! It's been a crazy journey but we were already able to travel two months with income and not having to be at our shop! So I know we will be full time travelers in under a year :) I am so excited! For now..I will keep the hustle going :p Once I post all my videos from Iceland (if you haven't been, you must go! It's an incredible country!) Then I will be back on the grind showing the start up of my business until I get to full time travel status :D So pumped!! Keep me updated on my channel how you are doing! I subscribed to yours to stay up dated as well :) Maybe one day we will cross paths!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Awesome story, glad to hear that things have been working out. I'm sure the channel will take off even more when you're posting travel content regularly. Good luck with everything and thanks for watching!

[@Cassiearan]

Thank you!! It's definitely hard to post about two niche because I have the hustlers and entrepreneurs on one end, and the travelers and backpackers on the other end..but we do both so it's pretty nuts lol. I can't wait to just be regularly on travel! I do love entrepreneurship and the hustle of building a business..but travel vlogs are SO MUCH FUN! I love keeping your videos on in the background on my tv while I am working on my laptop to keep inspiring me and reminding me why I'm doing what I'm doing :) If that makes sense!

[@Cassiearan]

Haha yes! For sure!! I definitely am consistently posting but it's in two different niches..travel and entrepreneurship. So it's hard to build an audience around two things! But I just show all the hustle that is going into me building the business to enable myself to travel full time with income. I love vlogging my travels and did debate on just going and trying to make that my income..but that is really a passion of mine and a hobby and I didn't want to rely on something I love so much to also be my income. So I figured I'd hustle first because I'm really great at business..and then have money coming in so I can be a consistent travel vlogger doing it as a hobby instead of for money..if that makes sense :) Basically I don't want to be stressed doing something I love. So I'm sacrificing some time being an entrepreneur..which honestly..is an incredible and amazingly fun journey on its own. Seeing the business grow from the bagel shop...to a store..and now to a second store soon..to a potential franchise in the future..is incredible :) I am still posting my Iceland series. It was my first spot traveling with income so I was very pumped about it..but I'm putting all my money back into the business so it was very much is a budget travel series..ether way lol I checked out your channel and I am excited to keep in touch! I will be traveling full time soon enough and I would love to meet up with other travelers along the way!

[@marafarnham595]

Thanks Gabriel! Love when you put a little bit of history of the places you go! Enjoy your videos! See you in your next one! Beautiful Greece 😊❤

[@music-unleashed]

Gabriel for President!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Haha, thanks.

[@Oo-IIII-oO]

of Hungary?!

[@music-unleashed]

It would be refreshing for any country I think...

[@antonettediamantis5716]

Missing Santorini.❤️❤️❤️Was there just under a year ago with my sister.OMG.Hi to our lovely hosts at villa rose.Great shots of the views from Fira.Safe travels to you.Thanks 😎

[@dreammfyre]

I had some weird misconceptions about Greece, apparently... like it was kinda run down, dirty, where everything were old remains from the 80s or 90s. But of course that was completely wrong. Looks super clean and modern, actually.

[@terencegraham8414]

You're on ya Top game mate. I hope you live forever. Cheers.

[@elderinmoi1571]

authentic is the word. this is a authentic Gabriel video :)

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, thanks a lot.

[@vforvictory5985]

Your videos about greece carry a unique rhythm. Btw I watch all your videos and like many of them. But, when in greece you seem to be truely and deeply connected.

[@julieann522]

OMG im 56yrs old and always wanted to see Greece thank you for all these wonderful videos.......

[@wanderein]

my new favorite blogger! real planning and budget tips. thank you :)

[@flybyfeet]

At the begining we thought you are goin to miss the ferry cause the way looked so damn long😄 Luckely you are trained like an athlete after backpacking for so long...Greetings from your german Travelbuddys Franzi and Ricardo

[@A-Michele]

I got a backpack last year so I plan to hike on some of my future travels! Can't wait for more Greek videos, Gabriel.

[@sarahk5724]

Thanks for a great and informative video! Santorini is one of Europe's gems with jaw dropping views.

[@KarinLynnBates]

It’s definitely more bustling than peaceful Anafi. So interesting about the volcano! The Islands sure are pretty. 👍🏼✌🏼

[@YasserUM]

Always glad I take the time to check out your videos. This one was especially scenic and what nice music near the end!

[@DeanaandPhil]

Gabriel always seem to be SO ACTIVE!! Have you thought about a step counter? That would be interesting! We are trying our best, too but compared to you we feel lazy! :-D

[@TheSlicker83]

I envy this guy. Would love to just travel like him one day

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

Good photography and interesting info. I'm in half a mind to go there right now!

[@CaptainHarlock-kv4zt]

Gabriel, you are a philhellene like Lord Byron (in a modern way).Kudos to you φιλαρακι !!!

[@wayneleader2364]

Great vlog as usual thank you Gabriel for taking us with you

[@effie-montreal]

Really nice video Gab thanks for all the footage and information

[@sarahexplorer9318]

so happy to see you back in Santorini!

[@prajvalkumar1424]

Nice to see new places all the time, i like the way Gabriel traveling the world

[@keithwilson3388]

Another great video as always Gab ,Thankyou very much cheers

[@huacamaya119]

OMG! I love this videos! They make me feel like I am the one experiencing the trip! And since I love traveling, I find them so relaxing! I watch them before falling asleep 😊😪

[@maximilianpaech1944]

You ll need no lock on a greek ferry 👍

[@TheJoop1959]

Since I have been to Greece so many times and also have done several Island hoppings. Do not buy a ticket near your Hostel or Hotel but buy it as close to the Port as you can. As far as I know in the low season you can buy tickets in the Port or on the ship. Some of the ships are to small to leave with big waves or a strong wind. In that case you have to go back to your ticket office to change to an other company or get a refund. You might miss your connection this way. Don't wait to take a boat at the last moment. Try to be some time before at Paros which is the Hub to get to Athens. Here you can choose between small boats big boats and fast boats Never trust the timetable of boats or Buses at the end of the season. They change without notification. As far as I know you can find a new timetable for buses at the bus station. For Ships it is a different story. They go if there enough demand. Always nice to see your vlogs

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great tips!

[@tomthumb9109]

Love your channel, and when you are tangential - because it's informative and interesting anyway. Was in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Paris this time last year. Your travels prime a little nostalgia (Ferry flashbacks and island dreaming) and definitely more Cyclades and mainland travels in the future.

[@griffmustard]

You crack me up with the edits of your commentary. Another nice video!!!

[@havales1205]

Greece . Land of the Gods . So beautiful . I am jealous .

[@Yesenia.Garcia]

😍😍😍 Hehe no santorini huh? But Perissa was pretty magical to me so i see what you meant when you told the lady "its touristy but-". Thanks to your videos i was finally able to visit greece w/no hesitations! Thanks for making such awesome and detailed videos!

[@jimbobjunior4289]

Been santorini twice flew direct from manchester first time The airport wasnt finished no belt for your cases They were on the floor in a shed lolSecond time travelled on a ferry from naxos Managed to get a room with free lift from port and got a taxi back for our ferry to naxos We had travelled by express ferry from athens to naxos took six hours with a few stopsWow your vids have brought many happy times back Visited many greek islands loved poros near athens the best and thasos in the north which visited three times happy days

[@simonbobsinister9465]

love your videos Gabriel.

[@troyperez76]

Thanks Gabe glad your doing well!

[@nicolaskottis5245]

In Santorini you should taste some local wines. They have excellent wines! 8,50 euros for a smoothie. That's a robbery!

[@suruunconditionalluv3360]

Ferry ride... Waters... History.... Food... Scenery... So authentic ❤ ❤❤ keep going 👍

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Totally.

[@tonya6403]

Great video. Informative and interesting.

[@zana7704]

Thanks Gabe for sharing your travels with us. i binge watch your vids as i recently found your channel. i have decided to save for travels and stop spending money on stuff thanks to your honest, budget friendly and humble way of traveling. your Geek Islands' vids made me fall in love with Greece and will definitely be my first destination of travel.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, glad to hear it.

[@grasswood1]

Love youre vids !!!

[@jasonpetersharpe]

Gabriel, You have so much courage to do what you do. Not all of us have so much courage. You posting these videos gives me the opportunity to participate with you in your endeavors. I’ve struggled with courage most of my life and I’ve always wanted to do something like you are doing. I was in the military and stationed in Europe and traveled quite a bit but never had the courage to freestyle like you are doing. I had two opportunities and folded like a wet blanket to do something like this. So, thankful you post these, sometimes... in fact, numerous times when you are hiking or swimming or catching a ferry ⛴ I’m like in the moment with you and feel that sense of freedom and fantastic expectation of traveling. So thanks again for doing what you are doing. You’re heroic and have a kind heart. -j

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks a lot Jason, all the best.

[@travellerlorenz]

Great video!

[@slkonnaris8477]

Thanks Gabriel -Incredible video!! Packed full of really helpful information for travellers - it's really cool that you filmed the whole experience of being on the ferry as well. I can't wait to go to the Greek islands close to Santorini. I do really love the simplicity of Greek apartments, nothing too fancy & it somehow makes you feel more connected to the outside and the local nature. Great job with this video!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Heragoose]

Hi Gab, loving these longer style videos. I have a strong love of Greece, and it seems you do to! I would recommend you visiting the city of Volos, and the mountain Pelion. I visit there every year. :)

[@jaspermanuel7021]

Your travel vlog is amazing.. hoping that i can do the same .. such an inpiration.. thank you for very important tips on everything.. keep it up! 👍👍👍👌👌

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, This is the part of traveling that becomes hair raising making sure you get to your next destination making sure you brought everything with you and you just didn't forget anything. Nothing like when you arrive to your destination you can finally relax for awhile.

[@khan-vw2ey]

Hay Gab, it's Asad I think you should visit (Lesvos or Mitilini) island too, it's an island with 2 names just like Santorini. I hope you will love it there.

[@michaelolson571]

Just got back from Santorini and Mykonos. I always watch your videos before I travel. Keep being the best Gabe.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Nice, lucky you. Were they busy yet or fairly quiet?

[@michaelolson571]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Santorini (Oia) seemed insanely busy. Mykonos was starting to pick up. Per all the waiters and hotel staff that I spoke with, the islands are a lot busier or seeing earlier spikes in the travel season as everyone is waking up from the covid hangover. My understanding was May was slow and the spikes came in June/July/August, but you'd probably know more than me. Your videos are always so helpful.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I see, good to know. That's great news for Greece then. I will likely go back this summer, so I'll plan to avoid the popular islands.

[@momplaygroupfouz4946]

Whew when u said you were taking a break I thought it meant no more videos. Have fun and relax but your channel helps me destress and unwind:)

[@legambaz]

Kinda wish this Santorini clip was longer. Can't get enough of it.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks. Check out my other Santorini videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoTJqnqvd5WJsM0

[@Harshit_9105]

Awesome video

[@suebowman7258]

I didn't expect the quick second pause regarding your hair. LOL Fabulous video!!!

[@MrCowboyray]

Love you videos, thanks.

[@lonesometraveller8912]

Lovely video Nice room and so cheap! Just recently took an overnight ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm So much more fun than just getting on a plane Love ferries as a way of getting around

[@S.P.B.222]

You're in-vid comments are too funny 😂 Great job, thanks for all the practical info that would save us a lot of heart ache and hassle. Love your vids brother, safe travels!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool man, thanks.

[@Albert13tv]

great video

[@davernon]

Awesome !

[@bikecommuter24]

I like that you can ride Quads on the street, I saw on Brendan VanSon channel he rented on for a few weeks on one of the Greek Islands. I would definitely get a scooter or small motorcycle if I went. But walking is cool too, I love to walk around new places I go to.

[@sora873]

love your videos

[@Swampzoid]

I wonder if that poor lizard escaped . Anywayz, I loved Santorini when I visited 18 years ago. Thanks for bringing back wonderful memories.

[@jfp6400]

that was a really good video

[@paulsnyder55]

I read in your blog you went on the boat tour day-trip to the crater, hot springs, etc! Those wooden boats are a lot of fun, the boat trip was one of my favorite parts of visiting Santorini! Definitely recommended, I felt it was a great value as well.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, thanks for checking out the blog. I also made a video about that same day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3u8l6GjhKd0eZo

[@susanr1306]

Good view, long walk.

[@alexlurye1815]

Nice landscape

[@victoriacorcoran1258]

Your vlogs are lovely...it seems the ferries are so big with few passengers. I feel for the Greek people.

[@Radnally]

Keepin it real

[@newrytown1]

Lots of great info and amazing views of greek islands,if you only had time for 2 islands which ones would you choose?

[@mariannekraaijeveld7494]

Super 📼

[@laurenjackson940]

these vidoes like this is cool

[@Travelwithchris]

I took that same ferry from Thira to Heraklion! Safe travels man!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool. Not my favorite ferry even though it's clean and new, just because there aren't many places to hang out. But it worked. Better than swimming.

[@CheeZio24]

Life seems boring ! Gabriel uploads a video.. I love my life !

[@jeffreyjefferton6945]

13:53 in lol that sign is killer !! 4.20 meeting spot! :)

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

cool ❤️😍

[@shanew5016]

Great Video. What Aloe Vera Gel do you use? also what is your fav world destination?

[@bebetheexplorer624]

Love all your Videos. Will be in Santorini next year in June for 5 nights but our accommodation cost kind of AUD300+ per night.😅 but I have plan to travel like you do so thats the reason i kind of binging on your videos For future referenced.👍🤗

[@VALDIGNE]

was the restaurant sapore di mare open when you went to Perissa ?

[@imagewire]

That was a great video Gabriel. I’m looking forward to seeing more of Santorini. Will you be going out to explore the archeological dig? Well worth your time and viewer interest. Maybe you will find the lost city of Atlantis. Larry Z. Fairfield, CA. USA

[@Diaryofabeautygeek]

I loved watching this, brought back great memories when I went there two years ago. I couldn’t decide where to stay for the week so split it up into three places Fira, Oia and Perissa. I used to get an afternoon gyro from Grandmas Recipes as I stayed across the road at the Meltemi Village apartments...good times. Out of curiosity, have you ever visited the archaeological site near Red Beach before? I can’t remember from your previous vlogs.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Nice. I think you mean the ruins of Akrotiri? No, I haven't actually been inside them. I wanted to this time on Santorini and someone I didn't get the chance. Next time!

[@theanvil5288]

Nice views...How much was the taxi ride? Or were you hitchhiking? 🤔

[@papo1papo116]

I like you man how you explain everything in details god bless you from Albanian guy

[@loucasanastasiou]

I travelled this summer from Athens - Santorini - Mykonos - Naxos - Athens, inspired by your other videos! I wish I did it this month just so I could have met up with you. Make sure you visit Atlantis book shop in Oia!! :)

[@tonyofarrell2775]

Expensive smoothies ,but what a view

[@reginachahal..Things]

love your vlogs..... I wish I had the nerve to do what you are doing.... keep them vlogs coming happy travels... (Regina in North Carolina)

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks Regina. :)

[@ortravels5484]

Hey Gabe, I was wondering what's the water temp at this time of the year?

[@ztezmaxim2683]

$30usd a night is $900 a month. Can you do a new video talking about tent camping on the Greece beaches, or other free sleeping options?

[@ztezmaxim2683]

For islands without hostels

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I love how you tangentially think -- One idea leads to another, leads to another, leads to another ... Eventually you get around to your original train of thought and narration, ha :)

[@tinyplanet_360]

You've ruined my days. If I put one of your videos on I end up sat here most of the day watching your vids 😂. Great work keep it up.. We have just started booking our holidays for the year. Dubai in may, parga in Greece for summer then maybe cyprus in October and new York for Christmas. I have been looking at the hero 7 black but think I'm going to stick with 360 cameras and get the insta 360 one X.

[@eddiesancheziii2760]

I'm thinking of doing the same thing traveling been watching your videos trying to get tips. Also about employment tips as far as gaining employment in place you have traveled too would that be a good idea and also about boring houses or Salvation Army homes/shelters would that be another option? I'm doing things in a process step type of a transition learning how to fend for myself and adapt to different people, places, & environments.

[@awaytoanywhere699]

hey, did you book your rooms in Anafi island in advance ? or how did you go about that? another great video. thx.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, I used booking.com.

[@luisreyesvideo]

Gabriel xcellent video, you are the # 1, which camera are you using?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks. Camera is always listed below the video. This was filmed with a GoPro Hero 6.

[@v4rd4r]

Gabe after Greece, you should go to Marmaris, Mugla! These days TRY lost values against to USD and EUR.

[@maxs9742]

Gabriel - You know how to travel.

[@travelvideos]

Nice video. Seems that backpacking through those island is not that difficult. I wonder if the dogs are used to cyclists there and did not disturb much.

[@awaytoanywhere699]

at 16:50 your arm reminds me of an old computer game - shoot’em up genre... 😂 ...travel version!!!

[@gntr77]

Any chance you go to Kálymnos?

[@basedpro-ua3470]

*Can you go to Belarus?*

[@YoFreshWiggy]

Are you going to go to Montenegro again?